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CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY REVISITS THE PAST
Redux in Portland, Oregon is hosting a group embroidery show called “One Stitch Forward, One Stitch Back”.
Opening Reception: April 2nd 6-10pm
Show runs: April 2nd through May 6th
The domestic arts have a long history of resourcefulness often salvaging and reclaiming materials. The 24 artists showcased here will take needlecraft back to those [...]
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This week I wanted to take a look at the embroidered eye. I found several, so get ready, there are a lot to see.
This huge, detailed piece by Mrs Gibson is so realistic, it looks like it was sketched in thread.
A cyclops flower is weird, fun, and totally unexpected, like a lot [...]
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If you’re in Austin, Texas you have to go and visit Over and Under, a fantastic exhibition of contemporary embroidery at the Yard Dog Gallery, curated by Jenny Hart. The show runs from 6th November until 6th December and features a terrific array of stitchers that (if you’re a Mr X Stitch regular) you know [...]
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Got a mention in a cool little article on handmadenews.org alongside my main hombre, Johnny Murder, the Crochet Dude and the cool cat that is Paul from Dudecraft.
Check it out!
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There’s a little interview with me over at Johnny Murder’s excellent Manbroidery blog.
If you don’t know who Johnny Murder is, what’s the matter with you?
You can find out about him here.
And while we’re talking about the Murder household, don’t forget our recent post about these saucy pillow cases stitched by Johnny’s significant other, [...]
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